Habitat and Ecology

Habitat and Ecology

Habitat and Ecology

This marine species can usually be found over pelagic waters but will feed inshore or in shallow offshore waters during the breeding season. It feeds mostly on crustaceans with a heavy dependance on amphipods (particularly Themisto gaudichaudii). It can also take small fish and squid. It catches prey mainly by surface-seizing, dipping and pattering at night. Breeding starts in October in loose colonies in costal areas with soft or stony soil and low vegetation. It nests in burrows1.